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Early Years Apprentice

Hounslow

FULL TIME & PART TIME

October 10, 2024

Kido is a place where innovation and imagination unite to create modern Early Years settings. We’re looking for an Early Years Apprentice to join our team at our Hounslow nursery.
We are international, operating in India, USA and the UK. In the UK all our nurseries are Ofsted rated Good and Outstanding and are based in London and Windsor. We’re still growing with 1-2 new nurseries opening each year! At Kido, we blend the best practices from the Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf Steiner approaches and have a unique curriculum for children aged 3 months to 5 years. We believe that a combination of free and structured play, an engaging and interactive learning environment, and an abundance of love, care and attention provide the most solid foundation for children in their early years.
What we offer
The Early Years Apprentice role offers a salary of £21,673 for full-time, 40 hours per week. By joining Kido you will get:

A pay increase once you achieve Level 2 competency sign off bringing your salary up to a minimum of £23,796.
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising year on year to 30 days after 5 years service
Your birthday off
70% off childcare at Kido (subject to available spaces)
Industry-leading enhanced parental leave
£500 refer a friend bonus
Enhanced sick pay
Annual performance-related pay increases
Brilliant career progression opportunities
Company awards, celebrations and team social events
Access to a healthcare cash plan
Early access to pay through the Hastee app
Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers
Your wellbeing matters – we provide a confidential employee assistance programme and access to our wellness hub
Cycle to work scheme

We encourage our team to be the best they can be. As a growing nursery group we can prioritise your development so that you’ll be ready for other positions as they arise throughout the company!
The role of Early Years Apprentice…
Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! As an Apprentice you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience within the nursery while working towards a sought-after early years qualification. Our Level 3 course takes approximately 2 years to complete, but offers you advancement to Level 2 sign off as soon as you’re ready. The apprenticeship is designed to be work-based, with dedicated time allocated to support you with relevant learning and study to gain your qualification. Your role will primarily include:

Supporting the team in providing a safe and inspiring learning environment where every child thrives
Being a team player with a positive can-do attitude, collaborating with the team to deliver engaging activities that align with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) standards for child learning and development
Effectively communicating with parents, children and colleagues will empower you to deliver the best experience possible
Ensuring any safeguarding concerns are raised and acted upon immediately.
A hands-on approach and with great attention to detail, you’ll deliver exceptional experiences throughout the children's learning journeys within our nursery.
Getting involved with mealtimes, ensuring all dietary requirements are met, and any other reasonable tasks to ensure the smooth running of the nursery environment

We take pride in creating a nurturing environment that caters to individual needs, acknowledging the diversity of each child's background, culture, disabilities and medical history. Your flexibility and dedication, insights and feedback will be valued as we constantly push the boundaries of excellence and reimagine what exceptional early years education really means.
What we’re looking for

For the Level 3 Apprentice role you do not need any existing childcare qualifications, but must have genuine passion for Early Years and Childcare and be hardworking and keen to learn
To enrol on the Level 3 apprenticeship you must have some evidence of experience with children, ideally in a nursery setting and must hold UK residency for the past 3 years or more
Maths and English GCSE is desirable however if you do not have these then you will complete a Level 2 Maths and English Functional Skills test to show competence in these areas
Your values will align with our 3 core values - Listen, Learn and Lead
If shortlisted you’ll be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions prior to interview, in line with our Safer Recruitment process. We will also process an Enhanced DBS Criminal Record check for anyone who joins the team

What’s next?
If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a fulfilling career apply today and we’ll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with one of our Talent Partners who will take you through the next stages.
If you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out to us via careers@kido.school
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £21,673.00-£23,796.00 per year
Benefits:

Childcare
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Referral programme
Sick pay
Store discount

Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends

Application question(s):

To join our apprenticeship you must have some work experience working with children. Do you have this experience either professionally or personally?
For apprenticeship eligibility you must be a resident in the UK for at least the past 3 years. Have you been a UK resident for the past 3 years?

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